Apogee Architectural Metals Names Vice President of Sales, Western and Southern Regions

Jacob Johnson joins Apogee Architectural Metals as vice president of sales for the western and southern regions. Johnson reports directly to company president Troy Johnson (no relation), and works closely with Jon Close, who continues in his role as vice president of sales. Johnson also serves as a core member of Apogee Architectural Metals’ leadership team assisting in shaping enterprise strategy, operating priorities and long-term growth decisions.

Leading the regional sales teams and associates, Johnson will focus on strengthening key customer relationships, while expanding geographic reach and market presence for EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window brand products.

“Jacob brings strong experience in the glazing industry, with a strong track record of driving growth in complex, multi-market environments,” says Troy Johnson.

Johnson's experience

For 15 years, Johnson worked at glazing contractor Harmon. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations for the western territory, where he led a multi-year expansion into the Southwest, establishing new operations in key markets and positioning the business for growth, as well as strengthening Harmon’s position in the Northwest and stability in the Midwest. Earlier in his career, he also worked with smaller glazing organizations in the western region.

Reporting to Jacob Johnson, Hanna Potthast serves as western regional sales manager and Jeff Fochs as south regional sales manager for Apogee Architectural Metals. Together, Apogee Architectural Metals’ sales team and representative agencies assist commercial architects, glazing contractors and building project teams with the selection and specification of aluminum-framed storefront, curtain wall, entrances, windows and daylight control systems.